Alex's "mini iron"

[Myra U.]

I'm going to look at the hobbico iron. I have a Clover (actually a small one and the bigger one with all the attachments). I don't like it because it doesn't get hot enough, yet it's hot enough to burn you. Thanks to all for the info.

[Diane F.]

I use a Hobbico iron and I like it. I purchased mine at a quilt show years ago. According to Hobbico's web site, they carry R/C products (such as radio-controlled cars or planes). They sell the iron online or you can search for a dealer on their site. I noticed that the irons were carried by Hobbytown in my area.

[Diane F.]

I have both the clover and the one like Alex's. clover is too small for regular size work, but would probably be good for miniatures. I turn my other one off by pulling the plug simply because the nob does get hot but it does have an off position. I also don't use the stand it came with and instead bought a silicone pad that Irons rest on. you can get them inexpensive from Walmart or JoAnnes fabric. So far it is still running after a couple years, but I don't use it all the time so maybe thats why.